Ana C L Zigel

Ana C L Zigel

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 41 years

Immigration Lawyer at Pikesville, Baltimore, MD
Practice Areas: Immigration

Ste 205, 2 Reservoir Circle, Pikesville, Baltimore, MD

About Ana

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Practice limited to Immigration Law.

40 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 41 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1984

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Law Office of Ana C. Zigel

Ste 205, 2 Reservoir Circle, Pikesville, Baltimore, MD, 21208-1306

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alpha | December 29, 2014 | Immigration

Life saver

After been denied by the uscis to a permanent resident status for fraud and misrepresentation and be put on removal procedure, I lost hope to stay with my family. My case was very difficult and complicated. After learning my homework from my previous mistake, I decide to chose a very experimented a...ttorney to defend my case. After contacting several lawyers, a professor of law referred me to Mrs Ana Zigel. At our firs meeting, she impressed me and my wife by her acknowledge of the immigration law amd her honesty by telling us that my case is very difficult but there is a change. During all the processus , she was always available for my questions and concerns. And the most important is she understood my fear and she help me regain confidence. Until the last second of my judgement , I was afraid to be separate with my kids and wife. But, she was optimistic and she was right. I really don't know how to thank her. But I believe she is the best immigration attorney in us.

Posted by Jen | December 15, 2014 | Immigration

More than a lawyer

I went through 5 lawyers until I found Ana. I was in deportation court because I went back home through an approved parol papers while waiting for my green card. To make my story short, all those previous lawyers told me that I didn't follow the rules/regulations from immigration and that I don't ha...ve a choice but to go back home since I can't prove it to the court that my leaving this country can cause extreme hardship to my American citizen immediate family. Ana thought outside the box and beyond and find ways to extend my court date until immigration finally agreed that those applicants that went out of the country through an approved parol should be allowed to stay here and be given green card if they are in good standing with the law. Ana became more than a lawyer to me. I felt like she was my therapist when I was on my lowest point of my life. She listened and gave me hope and at the same time she was realistic. I owe Ana my green card!

Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2014 | Immigration

Excellent Service !!!

My visit with Ana was a Great and Successful experience. Ana was extremely helpful and made my family feel very comfortable. I received legal advice in regards of my mother’s immigration status (my mother is from Ukraine). I told Ana about my unpleasant experience at immigration office and thing...s which were not done accurately. Ana took time out of her busy schedule and assisted me with this matter. Also she encouraged me to stand up for my rights and I did. It helped me to successfully complete my immigration process, without her encouragement I wouldn't be able to accomplish my task. Thank you Ana, for your passion to help people to find a justice and freedom! God Bless America!

Posted by Margo | December 07, 2014 | Immigration

What a find

Ana has helped with my immigration from the UK to the USA to marry my wife. I understand from Ana, we were the first same sex couple she had dealt with since the laws were changed in 2013. We have found Ana to be very knowledgeable and was right on top of all the paperwork we needed to be completed,... and was a great support during the whole process. All our paperwork was completed in an efficient and friendly manner, with no issues found during the process. We cannot thank Ana, and her staff enough for the way in which she has dealt with our case, making my move across from the UK very smooth. Ana made it very clear through the whole process, and we would certainly recommend her to anyone else in a similar situation.

Posted by Ana | December 05, 2014 | Immigration

Green Card Application

Ana helped guide me through my marriage based green card application. The process itself was nerve-racking, but Ana was knowledgable and kept me calm through all of it. She answered all my questions as straightforward as it was possible and was extremely helpful in every way. She did a great job prep...aring my husband and me for the interview portion of the application and came with us to the interview itself. I would highly recommend her for all immigration issues.

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top Immigration Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top Immigration Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top Immigration Lawer, Best Lawyers

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Top Immigration Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Top Immigration Lawer, Best Lawyers in America

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Top Immigration Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Ana C. Zigel

Associations

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Liaison, Baltimore OCC/ICE

2009 - Present

Hispanic Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington D.C. chapter)

Liaison - Baltimore Immigration Office

1987 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1994 - 1995

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

1994 - 1995

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington D.C. chapter)

Chapter President

Education

1983

University of Baltimore

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2012

Federal Bar Association

Complicated I-130, I-485, I-751, N-400 Applications before the USCIS

Publications

2009

Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMTs) Representing Foreign Nationals in Criminal Proceedings After Matter of Silva-Trevino

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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